Douglas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Douglas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas County, Nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Stateline, Douglas County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Stateline

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common17 obs.

Erythranthe carsonensis

Very Common13 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common9 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Very Common8 obs.

Purshia glandulosa

desert bitterbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Common7 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common7 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Common7 obs.

Prunus andersonii

desert peach

Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common6 obs.

Allium anceps

Occasional6 obs.

Phlox diffusa

mat phlox

Occasional5 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Occasional5 obs.

Allium parvum

Occasional5 obs.

Paeonia brownii

Brown's peony

Occasional5 obs.

Diplacus ovatus

Occasional5 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare5 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare4 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Stateline

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Minden

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Gardnerville Ranchos

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Zephyr Cove-round Hill Village

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Gardnerville

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Indian Hills

Importance: 0.23

30 species

+233% vs. current

Kingsbury

Importance: 0.22

54 species

+85% vs. current

Johnson Lane

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+669% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Douglas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Nevada

Nearby Natural Areas

Stateline

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Minden

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Gardnerville Ranchos

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Zephyr Cove-round Hill Village

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Gardnerville

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Indian Hills

Importance: 0.23

30 species

+233% vs. current

Kingsbury

Importance: 0.22

54 species

+85% vs. current

Johnson Lane

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+669% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Stateline

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common17 obs.

Erythranthe carsonensis

Very Common13 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common9 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Very Common8 obs.

Purshia glandulosa

desert bitterbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Common7 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common7 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Common7 obs.

Prunus andersonii

desert peach

Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common6 obs.

Allium anceps

Occasional6 obs.

Phlox diffusa

mat phlox

Occasional5 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Occasional5 obs.

Allium parvum

Occasional5 obs.

Paeonia brownii

Brown's peony

Occasional5 obs.

Diplacus ovatus

Occasional5 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare5 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare4 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Rare4 obs.

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